Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 10, 2017

Saturn in the Milky Way

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 10, 2017 is “Saturn in the Milky Way,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Mohammad Nouroozi). The original explanation runs about 121 words.

From the explanation

“Saturn is near opposition in planet Earth’s sky. Rising at sunset and shining brightly throughout the night, it also lies near a line-of-sight to crowded starfields, nebulae, and obscuring dust clouds along the Milky Way .”

— APOD editors, June 10, 2017

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 10, 2017
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Mohammad Nouroozi
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 121 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 10, 2017 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2017-june-10-saturn-in-the-milky-way

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